Birmingham High freshman Carlos Acuna becomes pitching ace
Whether it’s fans, players, umpires or his father yelling at 15-year-old freshman pitcher Carlos Acuna, the chances that he’ll show any emotion are slim and…
Pitching woes strike Angels again in blowout loss to Detroit Tigers
Trey Sweeney and Kerry Carpenter each homered and had four hits, and they combined to drive in 11 runs as the Detroit Tigers pounded the…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 11.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (26-2); 88…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 10.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (23-2); Anthony…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 9.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. HUNTINGTON BEACH (18-2);…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 8.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (17-1); Seth…
After ‘honor’ of White House visit, Shohei Ohtani keeps up 2024 pace
WASHINGTON — Even President Trump, it turns out, professes to be a Shohei Ohtani fan.So universal is Ohtani’s celebrity that, during the Dodgers’ visit to the White…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 7.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (14-0); Six…
City Section top 10 high school baseball teams
With one month left in the City Section baseball season, Birmingham has earned the No. 1 ranking with an 8-6 record and 4-0 mark in…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 6.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (11-0); Panthers…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 5.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (7-0); Pitchers…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 4.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (4-0); Three-game…
The Times’ top 25 high school baseball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school baseball teams in the Southland after Week 3.Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week1. CORONA (4-0); Billy…
Prep talk: Norco unveils standout freshman pitcher Jordan Ayala
It’s already time to get excited about a freshman baseball player.Pitcher Jordan Ayla of Norco High made a sensational debut last week against Orange Lutheran,…
After nearly dying, Dustin May thrilled to be pitching for Dodgers
PHOENIX — Dustin May screamed into his cap after blowing a 95-mph fastball by Oscar Gonzalez for an inning-ending strikeout on Sunday, and when the Dodgers right-hander…
High school baseball: Mission League shows off strong pitching
Mission League baseball teams appear loaded with pitching depth based on what happened Friday.Chaminade, Crespi, Harvard-Westlake and St. Francis all came through with top pitching…
Dodgers hitters get first look at new ‘loaded’ pitching staff
PHOENIX — During the monotony of spring training, live batting practice sessions are usually structured like boxing matches.One main event with a big-name pitcher, surrounded by a…
The Sports Report: Bobby Miller gets some pitching help from a new teammate
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Dodgers’ abundant pitching depth could help avoid injury crisis
PHOENIX — At the end of an otherwise celebratory offseason, the Dodgers had to take a critical look at one of their biggest organizational flaws this winter.In…
The Marketing Strategies: Products and Services Branding and Pitching Dynamics
In a world of integrated marketing communications, the power of the digital economy, and the era of artificial intelligence, brands can stand in many unfamiliar…